Madness

At first spray, it reminded me of Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud. From the very first seconds, I get a sweet saffron, a velvety suede texture (even though suede isn't listed in the notes), and rose. There's also a subtle creaminess running through it all, giving the fragrance a rich, rounded feel. A couple of hours later, the fragrance doesn't fade, it simply evolves. An incredibly sensual vanilla emerges: dense, beautifully full-bodied, yet airy and never gourmand. A few hours later, the vanilla becomes the star of the show. The rose seems to develop a delicate sugar glaze, while the suede-like facet (which I believe comes from the oud) becomes even smoother and more rounded. The longevity is excellent. I can still smell it on my skin even after a shower! I'd be tempted to call it an evening fragrance, but the dry-down is so addictive that it makes me want to bathe in it. So honestly, wear it whenever you feel like it!

I wore it today, and I believe this perfume is more suitable for cold weather. I didn't meet or see many people, but one person did ask about my perfume and mentioned that they kept catching whiffs of it the whole time—and they said it was beautiful. I also noticed the scent throughout the day. If you suffer from migraines, this might be a trigger. I have migraines myself, and I saw some comments comparing this perfume to Oud Bouquet with a coconut twist. I love Oud Bouquet, but it tends to trigger my migraines. This one doesn't, somehow. To me, it feels more like Angel's Share with a coconut touch instead of oud. I sensed the rum note more strongly, and overall, it felt more feminine compared to Angel's Share.

I was recommended this fragrance by a shop assistant in a niche perfumery and I was very pleasantly surprised. It immediately screamed sweet coconut, but not in a tacky, cheap way but rather in a fabulous, powdery and creamy way. It has some oriental undertones as well with fruitiness and some darker tones like patchouli and amber. This is truly a masterpiece and an underrated one at that. I am yet to see anyone talk about this online but maybe it's for the best that not many people know about this one. Performance is remarkable too, quite strong and lasts a long time. It is more mature than most coconut scents I've come across. Very good fragrance.

Beastmode creamy vanilla with milky coconut, leaning more sophisticated than that sounds due to the various spicy, woody and boozy touches that linger in the background and add a surprising amount of complexity. Opens very rum forward. 48+ hour longevity on my skin (not kidding, I catch whiffs of it until 72 hours in, even with showers) Strong, but not suffocating projection, it's not an overwhelming scent and some normally perfume sensitive people I know have liked it thus far.

Absolute Madness. Amazing blend of creamy milky coconut, blended with species and rum, with a pinch of vanilla. Not sweet or loud, but well-balanced, sophisticated and catchy. To my mind - one of the best coco perfumes, definitely worth trying. I'm gonna wear it when it gets colder, just don't think that creamy boоzy perfume is a good idea rn, but may work in the evening.